TOURIST TAX | BED TAX

From September 12, Catania (Sicily) will enforce a new tourist tax for visitors staying overnight.
The decision was taken few weeks ago, when the new tax regulations were approved, after the Italian Government passed the national law on "Regulations on the subject of municipal federalism", according to which local authorities are entitled to enforce tourist taxes in order to finance tourism, maintenance of cultural heritage sites and environment, as well as public services. The tax, which will not be charged on residents, will be levied on the first five consecutive nights of any overnight stay.

The Tourist Tax (or Bed Tax) must be paid from each guest which will book a room in any hotel, resort based on the property rating. The tax must be paid directly at hotel, during the check out on the final invoice.

CATANIA (Sicily) from September 12, 2011 to December 31, 2011
1 & 2 Star Properties: 0,50 eur per person per night | maximum 3 days
3 & 4 Star Properties: 1 eur per person per night | maximum 3 days
5 Star Properties: 2 euros per person per night | maximum 3 days

Kids under 18 years old have not to pay this tax

CATANIA (Sicily) from January 1, 2012
1 & 2 Star Properties: 1 eur per person per night | maximum 3 days
3 & 4 Star Properties: 1,50 euros per person per night | maximum 3 days
5 Star Properties: 2,50 euros per person per night | maximum 3 days

Kids under 18 years old have not to pay this tax

As regards the other Sicilian cities (such as: Taormina, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Syracuse and more), they will start to charge the Tourist-Tax from January 1, 2012. Rate and Conditions are not yet in our hands.